PN 145 Midterm Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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Course
PN 145
Institution
PN 145
65-74 years old
Adaption to retirement
Changing physical abilities
Chronic illness may develop
75-84 years old
Decline in speed of movement
Balance issues
Increased dependence on others
85+ years old
Increasing physical limitations
May need help with self care
65-74 years old- ...
✓ Decreased production of saliva
✓ Gag reflex is decreased
✓ Decreased digestive enzymes
✓ Decreased intestinal motility
Changes with the Musculoskeletal system
✓ Intervertebral disc changes
✓ Decreased muscle strength and tone
✓ Decalcification of bones
✓ Degeneration of joints
Changes with the Genitourinary
✓ Decreased bladder capacity
✓ Prostate hypertrophy/stress incontinence
✓ Decrease in hormone production
✓ Atrophy of breast tissue
✓ Kidney mass loss
Changes with the Endocrine system
✓ Decrease in thyroid function
✓ Decrease in sensitivity of cells to insulin
✓ Pituitary gland decreases in size and function
✓ Increased blood glucose levels
✓ Adrenal glands produce less cortisol
✓ Decreased production of antibodies by B cells
✓ Increased production of autoantibodies
✓ Decreased core body temperature
✓ Decreased T cell function
✓ Decreased stress response
✓ Decreased response to immunizations
Cognition- Perception
✓ Interpretation of stimuli
Cognition- Attention
✓ The brains ability to remain alert and aware
Cognition- Memory
✓ The process of retaining, storing, and retrieving information
Delerium
✓ Acute
✓ Causes- physiological or related to change
✓ Can be a warning sign
Dementia
✓ Chronic and progressive
✓ Cause can be unknown
Depression
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